Regional Integration and Development

By Richard Cooper, Maurice Schiff, L. Winters. 2003

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The growth of regional trading blocks is now a major feature of international relations. This book examines regionalism from the viewpoint of developing countries, and provides a comprehensive account of existing economic theory, and empirical results. In a thorough analysis of the politics, and dynamics of regionalism, the book considers the relationship between regionalism, and multilateralism, and explores the economic advantages of non-discriminatory trade liberalization, which the authors argue should be exploited to the maximum extent. Designed as a practical guide for policymakers whose countries are considering membership in a trade block, this book will also be of interest to scholars, and students of international trade.

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Comesa and Sadc: Prospects and Challenges for Regional Trade Integration (2004, background): “In this regard, RTAs should be designed to maximize their benefits (Schiff and Winters, 2003; World Bank, 2004; and Lawrence, 1997).”
Does regionalism affect trade liberalization towards non-members? (2008, background): “5 Schiff and Winters (2003) summarize the empirical literature on trade diversion in RTAs.”
Preferential Trade Agreements in the Asia-Pacific Region (2005, background): “…Asia-Pacific PTAs envisages the establishment of custom unions, i.e., common external trade policies vis-à-vis nonmembers.19 18 Because these PTAs include provisions aimed at greater economic integration Schiff and Winters (2003) refer to such agreements as regional integration agreements (RIAs).”